Colby Darling

About Colby Darling

Driving Innovation Through Agile Learning & Technical Excellence Innovator excelling within the intersections of technical problem-solving, core support / cost savings, and new venture creation & validation. Career experience defined by building and scaling new ways of working, rapidly iterating on ideas, and translating complex technical challenges into actionable business opportunities. Deep foundation in variety of technical development technologies, modern consumer learning capabilities, and strong cross-functional collaboration. Partner and leader in navigate complexity to uncover new opportunities and accelerator of learning. From pioneering new product formulations to optimizing new processes, I drive solutions that push boundaries and unlock growth. Passionate about challenging assumptions, adapting quickly, and fostering high-performing teams.

Experience

1. Food Safety & Quality Manger

   General Mills

   Apr 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

Education

• Johnson & Wales University

  Associate of Science, Culinary Arts

  2007 — 2009

• Johnson & Wales University

  Bachelors of Science, Nutrition

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Food Processing
• Product Development
• Food Service
• Nutrition
• Consumer Products
• Recipe Testing
• Haccp
• Recipes
• Event Planning
• Brand Development
• Ingredients
• Culinary
• Chef
• Catering
• Culinary Skills
• Cooking
• Food Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Food Safety
• Bakery
• Sanitation
• Restaurants
• Menu Development
• Food Science
• Food
• Food Industry
• Sauces
• Food Quality